| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Called a quick break | USA Today | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Had a brief break | Newsday | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Had a brief break | USA Today | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Rested for a bit | Universal | 09 Feb 2022 |
| Rested a while | Newsday | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Had a break between 32-Down | The Washington Post | 28 Jul 2019 |
| Had a break between 32-Down | LA Times Daily | 28 Jul 2019 |
| Had a break between 32-Down | ||
| Had a quick break | USA Today | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Had a quick break | ||
| Caught one's breath | ||
| Caught one's breath | ||
| Had a quick 12 Down | ||
| Rested | ||
| Rested | ||
| Rested |